Category Archives: Federal Communications Commission

Got Robocalled? Don’t Get Mad; Get Busy.

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Several times a week my cell phone receives the telephonic equivalent of spam: A robocall. On each occasion the call seems to come from a local number, but when I answer there is that telltale pause followed by an automated voice pitching some product or service. So when I heard from a reader who chose to hang on the line and see where one of these robocalls led him, I decided to dig deeper. This is the story of that investigation. Hopefully, it will inspire readers to do their own digging and help bury this annoying and intrusive practice. Continue reading Got Robocalled? Don’t Get Mad; Get Busy.→

Trump Signs Repeal of ISP Privacy Rules

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President Trump signed a resolution to complete the overturning of internet privacy protections that would of prevented ISPs from tracking you online without first asking users to opt-in. Continue reading Trump Signs Repeal of ISP Privacy Rules→

Industry Braces for Repeal of ISP Privacy Rules

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Businesses say overturning one of the nation’s strongest internet privacy protection rules will deal a blow to data privacy, security and integrity for businesses and consumers alike. Continue reading Industry Braces for Repeal of ISP Privacy Rules→

Privacy Advocates Vow to Fight Rollback of Broadband Privacy Rules

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Privacy activists say rolling-back ISP privacy rules means health, financial and browsing habits can be used, shared and sold to the highest bidder without consent. Continue reading Privacy Advocates Vow to Fight Rollback of Broadband Privacy Rules→

Trump’s New FCC Chairman Lets ISPs Sell Your Private Data Without Your Consent

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Bad News for privacy concerned people!

It will be once again easier for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to sell your personal data for marketing or advertisement purposes without taking your permission.

Last October, the United States Federal Commu… Continue reading Trump’s New FCC Chairman Lets ISPs Sell Your Private Data Without Your Consent→

New Privacy Rules require ISPs to must Ask you before Sharing your Sensitive Data

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Good News for privacy concerned people! Now, your online data will not be marketed for business; at least by your Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Yes, it’s time for your ISPs to ask your permission in order to share your sensitive data for marketin… Continue reading New Privacy Rules require ISPs to must Ask you before Sharing your Sensitive Data→

New Privacy Rules require ISPs to must Ask you before Sharing your Sensitive Data

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Good News for privacy concerned people! Now, your online data will not be marketed for business; at least by your Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Yes, it’s time for your ISPs to ask your permission in order to share your sensitive data for marketin… Continue reading New Privacy Rules require ISPs to must Ask you before Sharing your Sensitive Data→